REPAIR >> CASSETTE
Liberman Sound is no longer repairing cassette recorders.
It is very labor intensive to repair and restore these machines, and with high quality digital memory recorders now available for reasonable prices, it is no longer financially practical for our customers or ourselves.
The material on this page below is maintained for historical purposes. Liberman Sound continues to do expert repair on
Sonosax, Cantar, Fostex, Schoeps, and other film and video production sound equipment, as well as film editing flatbeds.
Nakamichi
Audiophiles and tapers have always considered Nakamichi the best in cassette decks. Liberman Sound will service and calibrate your Nakamichi deck to exacting recording studio standards. A detailed report showing frequency response, wow and flutter, and other performance measurements will be returned with your unit. Modifications for certain models are also available. Pricing depends on the needed repairs and the model.
Models we service include the Dragon and the DR, CR, BX, MR, RX, and Cassette Deck series. Inquire about the LX and ZX.
We no longer service the 400, 500, 600, 700, and 1000 series due to their age and limited parts availability.
Modifications available: Change eq from Nakamichi standard to IEC standard.
Sony WM-D6C
The Sony WM-D6C is one of our specialties, and we have expertly serviced them for more than 20 years. With our highly specialized equipment, extensive experience, and exacting standards, we can in many cases restore your WM-D6C to better-than-new condition. If you still prefer using cassettes, the WM-D6C is the best small-sized portable cassette recorder ever made, and well worth the investment. Due to lack of critical parts, we no longer service the orginal WM-D6 (without the "C").
We do the following: Adjust head azimuth, speed, play level, record level, and record bias. Custom adjust playback eq resistors for flat response. Clean heads and pinch roller. Demagnetize tape head. Clean switches, jacks, and battery contacts. Align for your preferred tape. Completely test operation and specifications and give you a detailed, printed report.
Note that in most cases a full overhaul will be required, as the take-up torque normally falls below acceptable levels due to use and deterioration of the rubber parts.
We do all of the above, plus: Replace main drive belt, counter belt, midway pulley, fr pulley, and forward idler. Adjust flywheel,lubricate capstan and flywheel bearings, clean interior mechanism, and replace worn or loose jacks as needed. Includes labor for the above services, belts, and listed parts. Pinch roller, jacks, or other parts that are found to need replacement are additional. If we find other problems there may be an additional charge for the added parts and labor, but we will obtain your approval first.
Modifications available: Remove plug-in power from mic inputs $25 (when combined with other repairs).
Sony TC-D5M, TC-D5 Pro II
Another one of our specialties is the Sony TC-D5M. With over 20 years of experience, we know this machine better than Sony does! We service your Sony TC-D5M or TC-D5 Pro II to to our exacting standards and in many cases restore it to better-than-new performance. If you prefer cassettes, the Sony TC-D5M is the finest regular-sized portable cassette recorder ever made, and well worth the investment to restore. Due to lack of critical parts, we no longer service the original TC-D5 (without the "M") or the TC-D5 Pro (without the "II").
What we do: Adjust head azimuth, speed, level meters, battery check meter, play level, record level, and record bias. Custom adjust playback eq resistors for flat response. Clean heads and pinch roller. Demagnetize tape head. Clean switches, jacks, and battery contacts. Align for your preferred tape. Completely test operation and specifications and give you a detailed, printed report.
Note that in most cases a full overhaul will be required, as the take-up torque normally falls below acceptable levels due to use and deterioration of the rubber parts.
All of the above, plus: Replace drive belts, pinch roller, and idlers; adjust flywheel; lubricate capstan, flywheel bearings, and other lubrication points; restore proper take-up torque; clean interior mechanism; tighten all interior and exterior screws; replace power jack (if needed); and replace missing screws. Includes labor for above services, belts, pinch roller, idlers, and typical minor parts. If any major parts need replacement (meter, motor, speaker) the cost will be more and we will obtain your approval first. If the head is worn out and needs replacement, the cost is $160 extra.
